Rhodes Scholarship for West Africa
Provided by Rhodes Trust
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They are based on publicly reported information and may be incomplete or out of date. Check the official website before you apply.
Key facts
Reported deadline: (passed)
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Reported closing date (23:59 GMT) for October 2027 entry; references reportedly due 3 September 2026. Not yet confirmed on the official Rhodes Trust website.
- Status
- Unverified
- Education level
- Master's, PhD
- Eligible nationality
- Ghana; Nigeria; Other West African countries in the constituency
- Where you study
- United Kingdom (Study outside Africa)
- Field of study
- Not restricted to specific fields in our records — check the official page
- Last verified
- Not yet verified
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Overview
Postgraduate study at the University of Oxford for outstanding young people from West African countries, including Ghana.
The Rhodes Scholarship funds postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. A small number of scholarships are allocated to the West Africa constituency each year.
Eligibility
- Citizen of (or resident in) a country in the West Africa constituency, which includes Ghana
- Age, degree and residency requirements are set out in the official 'Information for Candidates' document for West Africa
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection.
What the scholarship covers
- University and college fees
- Personal stipend
- Economy travel to and from Oxford
Required documents
- References written in English, submitted by the reference deadline
Guide: documents commonly needed for scholarship applications
How to apply
- Read the West Africa 'Information for Candidates' document on the Rhodes Trust website.
- Apply online through the Rhodes Trust application system before the closing date.
Guide: how to apply for a scholarship · Guide: writing a personal statement
Source and verification
Source: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/west-africa/
Not yet verified against this source.
Listing updated on 28 September 2026.